It was some dark days in American history… The Civil War. When neighbors, one-time friends and family killed each other over some causes we would all like to erase from our minds: Slavery and the economics surrounding it. State’s rights. And territorial expansion. There is a common theme in the United States as of late …
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When we mention the word leaders, who immediately comes to your mind? George Washington Douglas MacArthur Bill Gates The list could go on and on. The world has had some fabulous leaders. Many of the great leaders were in the United States Army. In today’s post, we are going to look at a great Army …
In today’s post, I’d like to share 12 neat Winston Churchill facts. I often think about some of the men in history that I would love to have the opportunity to meet and interview. Winston Churchill is one such man who would easily be in my top 10 list. This leader helped guide Great Britain …
In today’s post, I’m going to share 8 cool facts about Colonel John Stapp. If you’ve never heard of him before, you are in for a big surprise. Although Colonel Stapp was not an Army guy, he was a highly respected career Air Force Officer. He was also a flight surgeon, physician, biophysicist, and respected …
They were ruthless! I speak of the Mongols who conquered many lands from 1200 to 1400. Many military leaders have learned tactics and strategies from the Mongol Conquests. Who are the Mongols? Genghis Khan and the Mongols Battling the Jin Dynasty – Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Mongol stands for the people who are native to …
Today, I want to do a short post on the first female Army General Officer: Anna Mae Hays. I’m going to talk briefly about her background and military experience. Rewind the clock nearly fifty years, way back to 1970, and Anna Mae Hays became the first female in the U.S. Armed Forces (not just the …
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“Captain, what should I do with this soldier? This friend of his says he is alive, but he looks dead to me” The Captain briefly looked at the Army medic and exclaimed “Zip up the bag, he’s dead.” As I reached to zip the bag, I was suddenly showered with a green, gooey substance. Looking …
It was a war that is often looked upon as a backseat in comparison to other wars the United States has been in. But if the outcome to this war would have been different, the United States would not be and look as it is today. I call it the Mexican War here but it …
Originally, I was going to write this article about the first female United States Army General,. But as I began doing research, I felt I needed to give in to naming more female Army leaders… Namely Generals. The fact that the level of Brigadier General is difficult to attain for a male, I would say …
Just appointed as Secretary of Defense, James “Mad Dog” Mattis has an interesting history. In today’s post, we are going to take a look at our most recent Secretary of Defense who was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump. I am going to give you a short biography and explain his career up …
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